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Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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Marcos Jr. issues proclamation creating new special ecozone in Tanza
An economic zone may contain any or all of the following: Industrial Estates (IEs), Export Processing Zones (EPZs), Free Trade Zones, and Tourist/Recreational Centers.
April 4, 2024
Maharlika Investment Fund signed into law
Despite criticisms from several groups and concerns from economic experts, the administration’s controversial pet bill establishing the Maharlika Investment Fund has been signed into law by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
July 22, 2023
ICC probe on drug war continues as PH gov’t appeal junked
The International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber rejected the bid of the Philippine government to block the resumption of the investigation into the bloody drug war during the administration of former president Rodrigo Duterte.
July 22, 2023
Marcos’ approval rating drops to 60 percent in Q1 2023
A recent survey shows President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. suffered a significant decline in his approval ratings for his performance in the first three months of the year.
March 27, 2023
EXPLAINER: Ano ang Maharlika Investment Fund?
Narito ang mga bagay na dapat mong malaman tungkol sa isa sa mga pinakakontrobersiyal na panukalang batas bago magtapos ang taon — ang Maharlika Investment Fund. Ano nga ba ito at bakit kailangang bantayan ito ng mga mamamayang Pilipino?
Marcos signs P5.268-T national budget for 2023
The administration’s first full-year budget for 2023 amounting to over P5.268 trillion has already been signed into law by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Philippines’ unemployment rate declines in October
Around 2.24 million Filipinos were jobless in October as the unemployment rate eased to 4.5 percent from 5 percent in September, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.
PH posts record-high 8% inflation rate in November
The annual inflation rate in the Philippines quickened to 8 percent in November, the highest in 14 years, the state statistics bureau reported.
DOJ chief Remulla’s son pleads not guilty to drug possession raps
Justice Secretary Boying Remulla’s son, who was caught for alleged possession of P1.3-million worth of kush, pleaded not guilty during his arraignment, according to one of his lawyers.
2 DSWD-CALABARZON officials relieved over ‘Paeng’ aid distribution
The DSWD-Calabarzon regional director and assistant director have been relieved from their posts following complaints from Mayor Dino Chua, the local chief executive of Paeng-hit Cavite town Noveleta.